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Common Sandpiper age (UK) (1 Viewer)

gillean55

gillean55

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Hello

This photo was taken a few days ago in north Cumbria. I assumed it was an adult bird at the time, but I'm now wondering if it could be a juvenile?

Thanks

Paul
 

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Hi, this is an adult, note the worn and frayed looking coverts.Juveniles are very fresh and crisp looking with lots of pale bars on the wing coverts,

cheers, Pete.
 
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